Sassnitz Wildlife Park, Wildlife park in Sassnitz, Germany.

Sassnitz Wildlife Park is a zoo located on the edge of town, situated between Steinbach stream and Jasmund National Park. The facility houses approximately 250 animals from around 60 species, including eagles, monkeys, fallow deer, and wildcats, along with a petting zoo for direct animal interactions.

The park closed to visitors in November 2016 after a greylag goose at the waterfowl pond died of avian influenza; further cases nearby kept it shut. The entrance building had already been closed in July 2016, and animals were moved to other facilities from early 2017. Conversion began on 15 July 2019, and after delays the park reopened in April 2025.

The facility serves as an educational center where visitors walk through nature trails and learn about the animals and plants that live on Rügen Island. The setting encourages people to observe species in their natural surroundings and understand how they fit into the local landscape.

Visitors should take time to explore the enclosures along the nature trails and paths, and make sure to visit the petting zoo area. Planning your route through the grounds helps you see all sections efficiently and leaves enough time to spend with the animals.

The new habitats were designed specifically to replicate natural conditions for species that live in the nearby Jasmund region. This approach connects the zoo directly with the wilderness of the adjacent national park.